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Edmonton’s labour pool grows the fastest among major markets in Canada

But population growth amid sputtering economy pushes unemployment rate higher
Relative to all other major markets in Canada, Edmonton leads the way in terms of employment gains, up 3.1% relative to a year ago. (Michael Mulligan/CoStar)
Relative to all other major markets in Canada, Edmonton leads the way in terms of employment gains, up 3.1% relative to a year ago. (Michael Mulligan/CoStar)
CoStar Analytics
October 17, 2025 | 4:39 P.M.

On the surface, the latest Edmonton jobs report shows strength, but the stubborn unemployment rate amid population growth signals trouble for the labour market.

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